Detained Turkish mayor vows to continue struggle

Hüseyin Can Güner, the mayor of Çankaya Municipality in Ankara, has been detained as part of a broad investigation targeting municipalities led by the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP). The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office ordered the detention of Güner and 35 others on charges including "forming a criminal organization," "membership in a criminal organization," "receiving bribes," "giving bribes," and "rigging bids."

Despite the legal proceedings, Güner took to social media to assert his resolve. "I have engaged in politics with your support until today; I have worked for you without deviating from the rule of law," he stated in a post. He added, "Whatever decision is made today, I will not give up my beliefs and my struggle. Darkness will never win. The day will dawn, the sun will rise, and light will win."

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Whatever decision is made today, I will not give up my beliefs and my struggle. Darkness will never win. The day will dawn, the sun will rise, and light will win.

The operation against Çankaya Municipality, described as the largest district municipality in Ankara and under CHP leadership since 1989, began on July 11. The detentions are part of what the article describes as "operations by the ruling party against CHP municipalities."

Those facing arrest warrants include Güner, Deputy Mayor Mesut Akıncı, and Financial Services Director Mehmet Yıldırım. The investigation appears to focus on alleged corruption and illicit activities within the municipality's operations, particularly concerning public tenders.

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I have engaged in politics with your support until today; I have worked for you without deviating from the rule of law.